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16 comforting pasta bakes you need in your life

Versatile, cheap and comforting, pasta bakes are ideal autumnal fare, great for feeding a hungry family and adaptable for whatever ingredients you have to hand. Here are some of our all-time faves… Chicken pasta bakes One of our favourite ways to get two meals from one roast chicken, pasta bakes are the big family feed […]

7 pasta dishes everyone should know how to make

Pasta is one of the best options for a tasty, hearty dinner that can be on the table in no time. Here, we run through the pasta dishes that every home cook should be able to pull together. If you need a quick refresher course on how to cook pasta perfectly, our back-to-basics tips will […]

Creamy prosciutto and broccoli pasta salad

In a jug, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing until well combined. Set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and rinse under running water to cool, then set aside. Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas […]

10 tasty pasta salads for summer

Here are 10 of our favourite pasta salads that won’t only be the perfect companion for your barbecued meat, but it’s also so delicious!

Creamy spinach, chicken and tomato pasta

Heat the oil in a casserole dish over a medium heat and cook the spinach and onion for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Add the oregano, thyme, some salt […]

How to cook perfect pasta, every time

Don’t be fusilli — it’s pasta time you learned this basic kitchen skill!   Use a large pot Pick a roomy pot that gives the pasta plenty of space to move. Use lots of water Just as pasta needs a roomy pot, it also needs plenty of water — more than enough to submerge it […]

Summer vegetable pasta

Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. In a large baking dish, combine the chopped vegetables, garlic and cherry tomatoes.  Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and black pepper and toss to combine. Cook for about 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are slightly charred on the edges and the tomatoes burst. Meanwhile, […]

Tarragon chicken pasta bake

Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cooled, then set aside. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook, […]

Easy cheesy beef and pepper pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over a high heat and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, place a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef mince for 5-6 minutes until completely browned throughout, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to […]

Pasta with butternut squash, sage and pine nuts

Preheat the oven to190°C/170˚C/gas mark 5. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes. Toss with the shallots, garlic, a drizzle of olive oil and some salt and pepper. Finely chop half of the sage leaves and toss these with the squash. Spread out in a thin layer on a large baking tray and roast for 40 […]